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TermDefinition
cholelithotripsy crushing gallstones
bloody urine hematuria
hyperthyroidism thyroid gland overproduces hormones
tachypnea fast breathing
dysosmia bad smell
olig scanty
stenosis stricture
cystorrhexis rupture of the urinary bladder
urethr/o urethra
RBC red blood cell
py/o pus
esis condition
pneumothorax collection of air in the space between the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs in the chest cavity
vesic/o bladder
ichthy/o dry, scaly
adipocyte fatty tissue cell
lymphadenitis inflammation of a lymph node
cytomegaly enlarged cell
thyroidotomy creating an incision in the larynx through the thyroid cartilage
Cholecystogram image used to examine the gallbladder
adenocarcinoma cancerous tumor of a gland
laryngectomy surgical removal of the voice box
cardiomyopathy disease of the heart muscle
acute forming fast
azot prefix that means nitrogenous compound
cholelith gallstone
glucogenesis forming glucagon
venospasm spasm of the vein
Kal/i potassium
iasis abnormal condition
embolectomy surgical removal of an embolus
cholecysto gallbladder
laryng/o voice box
hepatitis inflammation of the liver
ENT ears, nose and throat
thoracentesis a puncture to remove fluid or air from around the lungs
alopecia balding
sarcoma malignant tumor of connective tissue
dysmenorrhea painful periods
kaliuresis condition of potassium in the urine
pnea breathing
hemopoesis forming of blood cells
cystoptosis prolapse of the mucous membrane of the bladder into the urethra
pexy fixation of an organ
plasty surgical repair
GERD, N&V, NPO, BM, GI, and NGT are all related to what body system? gastrointestinal system
individual meanings of GERD, N&V, NPO, BM, GI, and NGT? gastroesophageal reflux disease, nausea & vomiting, bowel movement, gastrointestinal, nasogastric tube
atherosclerosis hardening of the artery because of plaque build up in the arterie
what encloses the heart? pericardium
hepatomegally enlargement of the liver
ectasis dilation
lithogenesis forming or origin of stones
lysis separation
gastritis inflammation of the stomach
tachycardia fast heart rate
antenatal pertaining to before birth
coryza common cold
OS left eye
OD right eye
OU both eyes
myocarditis inflammation of the heart muscle
hemophilia bleeding disease
define the prefix in gluconeogenesis glucagon
what are the jejunum and the ileum? parts of the small intestine
term that means vein phleb or veno
which term can be found in the abbreviation COPD pulmonary
abbreviation for treatment Tx
what is the peritoneum abdominal cavity
laryngectomy excision of the voice box
abbreviation for acid reflux GERD
FBS fasting blood sugar
pneumohemothorax blood and air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall
cholecystogram image used to examine the gallbladder
HTN hypertension
adenocarcinoma cancerous tumor of glandular tissue
erythrocyte red blood cell
Aden/o gland
abbrev for symptoms Sx
med abbrev. for three times a day t.i.d
med abbrev. for two times a day b.i.d
abbrev for biopsy Bx
another name for a horizontal cut plane in an MRI transverse plane
abbrev. for prescriptions Rx
hysteritis inflammation of the uterus
abbrev. for nausea and vommiting N&V
rrhexis rupture
adipocyte cell of the fatty tissue
athero fatty plaque
NSR normal sinus rhythm (normal heart)
adipo fatty tissue
polyuria excessive urination
a large flat bruise ecchymosis
cystoptosis prolapse of the mucous membrane of the bladder into the urethra
arteriosclerosis hardening of the artery is
CSF, EEG, and CNS are all related to what body system nervous system
what does CSF, EEG, and CNS stand for? Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Electroencephalogram (EEG), and Central Nervous System (CNS)
relieve pain analgesics
UA, TURP, and UTI are all related to what body system? urinary system
what does UA, TURP, and UTI stand for? TURP: Transurethral Resection of the Prostate , UA: urinalysis, urinary tract infection
Topical Anesthetic applieted to the surface of the body.
Regional Anesthetic causes loss of sensation in a general area; nerve injection.
General anesthetic causes complete loss of consciousness
Local anesthetic does not affect consciousness (dental)
presbyopia? presby (old age) + opia (vision condition) = decreased vision caused by old age
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